How many fit
19 of the 26 models checked meet every need here: “You want tool-free mounting”.
19 models fit, out of 26 checkedPicked for one job
The best roof box to move between two cars
Top pick
Thule Pulse 2 L
A 35.3-pound shell plus tool-free PowerClick mounting make Pulse 2 L the practical choice for transferring between cars.
Why it suits this job
- Capacity is 16 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 175 centimeters long fits.
- The catch
- Many adult skis are longer than its 175 cm ski limit.
- Go with Yakima SkyBox NX LG if
- what decides it for you is mounting it without tools
More reasons we picked it
- Dualside access is how it opens.
- Published exterior dimensions are 76.7 x 33.2 x 15.6 inches.
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Pulse 2 L is the practical pick for switching cars, pairing a 35.3-pound shell with tool-free PowerClick mounting.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the roof cargo boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “You want tool-free mounting”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Thule Pulse 2 L |
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| Yakima SkyBox NX LG |
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| Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
A 35.3-pound shell plus tool-free PowerClick mounting make Pulse 2 L the practical choice for transferring between cars.
What settles the choice
It holds 16 cubic feet. Many adult skis are longer than its 175 cm ski limit.
What puts Thule Pulse 2 L ahead
You get 16 cubic feet, and gear up to 175 centimeters long fits inside.
When another box is the better fit
Yakima SkyBox NX LG is the one to choose if mounting it without tools is the deciding need. Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L is likewise the choice when mounting it without tools decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Vehicle compatibility cannot be certified by this screen.
- A published volume figure cannot promise that a given suitcase layout will fit.
- Roof limits depend on the vehicle configuration.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Thule, Pulse 2 L
Thule Pulse 2 L
Inside you get 16 cubic feet, and the length limit for gear is 175 centimeters.
Top pick ifcarry skis with the seats left up and stay clear of the rear hatch
Key facts
- Capacity is 16 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 175 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Many adult skis are longer than its 175 cm ski limit.
Yakima, SkyBox NX 16 LG
Yakima SkyBox NX LG
Volume is 16 cubic feet, and it takes gear up to 175 centimeters long.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is mounting it without tools
Key facts
- Capacity is 16 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 175 centimeters long fits.
The catch
Skis of 180 to 200 cm will not go in.
Rhino-Rack, RMFT440
Rhino-Rack MasterFit 440L
Gear up to 180 centimeters long goes into its 15.5 cubic feet.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is mounting it without tools
Key facts
- The box holds 15.5 cubic feet.
- Gear up to 180 centimeters long fits inside.
The catch
At 38.6 pounds, it takes more effort to get onto the roof than a lighter box would.
Ready to buy
See today’s price and what owners say
Top pick for this job
Thule Pulse 2 L
Capacity is 16 cubic feet.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Yakima SkyBox NX LG
what decides it for you is mounting it without tools
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